POKEMON Gen 1 Tier List: All Creatures Ranked

We Will Be Ranking All 151 Pokemon In Gen 1 With This Article.

There are few properties in the world as big and iconic as the Pokemon franchise, something that has had a presence in almost all forms of digital media over the past 20 years. And so with our Pokemon Gen 1 tier list, we intend to rank each and every single one of the original roster of monsters. Here we will be discussing the original 151 creatures, and we will rank them from S to D based on their various strengths and weaknesses. 

Gen 1 is famous for having some of the most iconic Pokemon of all time. Take Pikachu and Charizard, for example, two monsters that are absolute staples of the series and are almost consistently ranked as some of the most popular in any Pokemon list. And although there are over a hundred more of them, we will still try our best to do them all justice.


Key Points

  • There are 151 Gen 1 Pokemon in total.
  • Each creature is ranked on its Attack, Defence, Evolution Tree, and moves.
  • Mewtwo, Mew, Alakazam, Balstoise, Nidoking, and Nidorino are among the highest-ranked entries.
  • Metapod, Gyarados, Ekans, Zubat, Arbok, and Kakuna are some of the worst-performing entires.

Summary

The table below shows each Pokemon ranked into their respective tiers.

S RankA RankB RankC RankD Rank
MewtwoBulbasaurVenasaurCharmeleonRattata
MewCharmanderIvysaurCaterpieWeedle
AlakazamSquirtleSnorlaxPidgeotNidorina
BalstoiseCharizardWartortleCuboneButterfree
NidokingBeedrillSeelAbraClarify
NidorinoGolemDewgongKadabraWigglypuff
PickachuPidgeottGrimerNidoqueenMagikarp
ArticunoStarmieMukNidoran-mRaticate
ZapdosLaprasShellderPersianMetapod
MoltresDratiniCloysterPsyduckGyarados
MachokeAerodactylGastlyGrowlitheEkans
MachampDragonairHaunterExeggcuteZubat
WeepinbellDragoniteGengarMarowakArbok
TentacoolElectabuzzOnixGeodudeKakuna
SlowbroMagmarClefableKrabby
MagnemitePinsirVulpixLickitung
MagnetonKoffingNinetalesRaichu
Farfetch’dWeezingJigglypuffSandshrew
DodrioRhyhornGolbatMr Mime
DuduoRhydonOddishArcanine
TangelaHitmochanPoliwag
KangaskhanExxeggutorMeowth
HorseaPidgeyHypno
SeadraSlowpokeVoltorb
GoldeenGloomTentacruel
SeakingVileplumeDitto
ParasEevee
ParasectVaporeon
VenonatJolteon
GolduckFlreon
VenomothPorygon
GravelerOmanyte
PoliwrathKabutops
PonytaMachop
DrowzeeDiglett
KinglerBellsprout
ElectrodeSpearow
HitmonleePoliwhirl
MankeyVictreebel
PrimeapeRapidash
DugtrioStaryu
Scyther
Jynx
Fearow
Kabuto
Sandslash
Nidoran-f
Chansey
Omastar
Tauros

For detailed descriptions, please continue reading the article. 

S Tier

most powerful characters
S Rank.

The first category on our list is the S tier. These Pokemon can not be seen abundantly in nature, are legendary, have superb abilities, and are placed in the S tier. These Pokemon are powerful enough to knock down every other Pokemon. 

Let’s take a look at all the top-notch Pokemon.

Mewtwo

Mewtwo is a psychic type Pokémon, and it has not been seen to evolve, but it can go for mega evolution upon certain conditions. The genetics of this Pokémon matches Mew.

TypePsychic
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toMewtwo X & Mewtwo Y (Megas)

Mew

Mew is one of its kind because it does not evolve into any other type of Pokémon. It comes only during Nintendo events and can synchronize. Mew is a psychic type Pokémon.

Besides, all three dark, bug, and ghost are its weaknesses. The best thing about Mew is that it can convert itself into anything it wishes for and hide when required. 

TypePsychic
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toNone

Alakazam

Alakazam is an intelligent psychic-type Pokémon with the ability to affect technology around it with the help of brainwaves. It has the same strengths and weaknesses as that Abra and Kadabra. When Kadabra is exposed to a linking cord, Alakazam is produced.

TypePsychic
Evolution fromAbra -> Kadabra
Evolves toAlakazam (Mega)

Blastoise

The evolved form of Squirtle and Wartortle, Blastoise is the next S tier of the list. It is a water pokemon capable of causing destruction using its water cannons at its shoulders. Blastoise also has incredible defensive abilities and is the evolved form of Squirtle and wartortle. 

TypeWater
Evolution fromSquirtle -> Wartortle
Evolves toBlastoise (Mega, Gigantamax)

Nidoking

The last Pokemon which we have placed in the S tier is Nidoking. It is the evolved form of Nidoran and Nidorino. Nidoking uses its super-powerful tail to attack enemies and destroy objects. Lastly, Nidoking’s ability to use thunderbolt and hyper beam makes it the best. 

TypePoison/Ground
Evolution fromNidoran -> Nidorino
Evolves toNone

Nidorino

Nidorino is a Poison-type Pokémon with the same abilities as before the evolution. It further evolves into Nidoking using the Moonstone.

TypePoison
Evolution fromNidoran
Evolves toNidoking

Pikachu

Pikachu is an Electric type Pokémon presented in Generation 1, known as the Mouse Pokémon. It is strong against steel and weak against the Ground. It further evolves to Raichu using a thunderstone and is the most well known creature on our Pokemon Gen 1 Tier List.

TypeElectric
Evolution fromPichu
Evolves toRaichu, Pikachu (Gigantamax)

Articuno

Articuno is an ice/flying type legendary Pokémon. It is the first member of the legendary trio in Pokémon.

TypeIce/Flying
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toNone

Zapdos

Zapdos is an electric /flying type legendary Pokémon. It is the second member of the legendary trio in Pokémon. 

TypeElectric/Flying
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toNone

Moltres

Moltres is a legendary fire/flying type Pokémon. It is the third member of the legendary bird trio

TypeFire/Flying
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toNone

Machoke

Machoke naturally evolves into Machamp at level 36 and has the super strength of lifting heavy weights. It is also a fighting-type Pokémon.

TypeFighting
Evolution fromMachop
Evolves toMachamp

Machamp

Machamp possesses four arms that can punch about a thousand times in a couple of seconds. It evolves from Machoke which itself evolves from Machop

TypeFighting
Evolution fromMachop -> Machoke
Evolves toMachamp (Gigantamax)

Weepinbell

Weepinbell possesses a hook at its tail end, which it uses to claw trees for sleeping, but on waking up, it finds itself on the Ground due to the breeze. It evolves into Victreebel and has chlorophyll as an ability.

TypeGrass/Poison
Evolution fromBellsprout
Evolves toVictreebel

Tentacool

Tentacool is a water/poison type Pokémon, and it is mostly just water which is why it withers up when into the water. Evolves into Tentacruel at level 30 with an ability to liquid ooze and transparent body.

TypeWater/Poison
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toTentacruel

Slowbro

Slowbro is the evolved form of Slowpoke, and it manages to evolve only when a Shellder bites its tail.

TypeWater/Psychic
Evolution fromSlowpoke
Evolves toSlowbro (Mega)

Magnemite

Magnemite is an electric/steel type of Pokémon and begins the evolution at level 30 into Magneton. It could magnetically pull and has sturdiness but is afraid of Fighting, Fire, and Ground.

TypeElectric/Steel
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toMagneton -> Magnezone

Magneton

Magneton is another electric/steel-type Pokémon that evolves into Magnezon at level 30 in the vicinity of a magnetic field or with the help of thunder stone in later games.

TypeElectric/Steel
Evolution fromMagnemite
Evolves toMagnezone

Farfetch’d

Farfetch’d do not evolve further, and it is a normal/flying type Pokémon with a duck-like structure. It can die over its shoot and fight for the best ones. It has a green onion stalk which is used as a weapon. 

TypeNormal/Flying
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toNone

Dodrio

With Dodrio evolution of the normal/flying type ends, and it becomes a three-headed Pokémon. Three heads are used to express joy, sorrow, and anger while planning and one of the heads stay awake while Dodrio is resting.

TypeNormal/Flying
Evolution fromDoduo
Evolves toNone

Doduo

Duduo is a normal/flying type Pokémon with a skilful running capability compared to flying. It can race up to 60mph and has two heads. It evolves into Dodrio at level 31. 

TypeNormal/Flying
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toDodrio

A Tier

pokemon gen 1 tier list
A Rank.

The next category that comes after the S tier is the A tier. It includes Pokemon, which are great, but compared to S-tier pokemon, they are relatively weak. These Pokemon have unique strengths but have one or two flaws, making them slightly more vulnerable. 

Continue reading to find out all the A-tier Pokemon.

Bulbasaur

The frog-like grass-type Pokemon, Bulbasaur, is the first A-tier character on our list. 

Bulbasaur’s agility is impressive, and by using a power whip, it can jump high in the air and hit targets with brutal force. The only drawback is its moves against fire-type Pokemon. 

TypeGrass/Poison
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toIvysaur -> Venusaur

Charmander

Charmander is a fire-type, human-friendly Pokemon which is known for its aggression. It is a shy pokemon but once trained, and it can fight Pokemon twice its size.

It is known as the Lizard Pokémon. It evolves into Charmelon at level 16 and Charizard at level 32.

TypeFire
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toCharmeleon -> Charizard

Squirtle

Squirtle is a water-type Pokemon that has some extraordinary abilities. It uses a Bubble attack that causes significant damage to enemies. It Evolves to Wartotle at level 16 and Blastoise at level 32.

With all these incredible abilities, Squirtle cannot fight electric-type Pokemon. 

TypeWater
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toWartortle -> Blastoise

Charizard

Charizard is one of the most popular and powerful Pokemon. It is a Fire/Flying type that was first introduced in Generation 1, and has since been one of the most recognized monsters of them all.

TypeFire/Flying
Evolution fromCharmander -> Charmeleon
Evolves toCharizard X & Charizard Y (Megas)

Beedrill

The next A-tier character is Beedrill, a bee-type pokemon capable of causing tremendous amounts of damage to opponents. It is the evolved form of Kakuna and Weedle.

Beedrill uses poisonous stingers to attack its enemies. It does not do well against ghost, Fire, and rock-type Pokemon.

TypeBug/Poison
Evolution fromWeedle -> Kakuna
Evolves toBeedrill (Mega)

Golem

Golem is known for its ability to roll down the mountains and appears as a giant boulder having all three features, including head, arms, and legs. Lastly, Golem is vulnerable to water-type Pokemon as they are more dominant over it. 

TypeRock/Ground
Evolution fromGeodude -> Graveler
Evolves toNone

Pidgeotto

Pidgeotto, a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1, is known as the Bird Pokémon. It further evolves into a Pidgeot at level 36. its strengths and drawbacks are similar to the type before evolution.

TypeNormal/Flying
Evolution fromPidgey
Evolves toPidgeot

Starmie

Evolved from Staryu at level 36, a water pokemon, Starmie is more of a water and psychic-type character. Starmie’s water gun is one of its best attacks, and its speed is impressive. 

 It does not evolve further. It is considered an enigmatic character and seems like a sea star.

TypeWater/Psychic
Evolution fromStaryu
Evolves toNone

Lapras

It is a water-type pokemon and is an intelligent creature capable of reading human minds. Lapras is also a water/ice-type Pokémon that can learn the HM surf and carry you around on its back in the Gen 1 games.

TypeWater/Ice
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toLapras (Gigantamax)

Dratini

Dratini is a dragon-type Pokémon that was almost undiscovered until a fisherman pulled it out of the ocean after a hectic 10 hours of fishing. It evolves at level 30 into Dragonair. 

TypeDragon
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toDragonair -> Dragonite

Aerodactyl

Aerodactyl is considered a fossil Pokémon and was rejuvenated from amber. It is a rock/flying type with no evolution but has a mega evolution into mega Aerodactyl. It has a rock head and pressure ability.

TypeRock/Flying
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toAerodactyl (Mega)

Dragonair

Dragonair is a dragon-type Pokémon that evolves from Dratini at level 30 into Dragonite at level 55. It can shed skin. Weaknesses of Dragonair include fairy, Ice, and dragon.

TypeDragon
Evolution fromDratini
Evolves toDragonite

Dragonite

Dragonite is a dragon/flying type of Pokémon which evolves into Dragonair type at level 55. As it is a dragon type, it can also fly and use dragon moves.

TypeDragon/Flying
Evolution fromDratiti -> Dragonair
Evolves toNone

Electabuzz

Electabuzz is an electric type of Pokémon which evolves from Elekid and evolves into Electrivire. It can gather energy when it comes closer to the plants.

TypeElectric
Evolution fromElekid
Evolves toElectivire

Magmar

Magmar is a fire-type Pokémon that evolves from Magby and evolves into Magmortar. It was listed as the 8th best among all the fire-type Pokémon.

TypeFire
Evolution fromMagby
Evolves toMagmortar

Pinsir

Pinsir is a bug-type Pokémon, and it undergoes Mega evaluation. It has enormous horns, which it uses to throw things.

TypeBug
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toPinsir (Mega)

Koffing

Koffing is a poison-type creature that evolves into Weezing at level 35. It is based on wind pollution and can explode when inflation increases beyond a limit.

TypePoison
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toWeezing

Weezing

Weezing is a poison-type Pokémon that comes after the evolution of Koffing at level 35. 

TypePoison/Fairy
Evolution fromKoffing
Evolves toNone

Rhyhorn

Rhyhorn is a ground rock type of Pokémon which evolves into Rhydon at level 42. 

TypeGround/Rock
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toRhydon -> Rhyperior

Rhydon

Rhydon evolves from Rhyhorn at level 42 into Rhyperior and has the ability of light head along with rock head. Weaknesses of Rhydon include Grass, steel, Ice, Ground, Fighting, and water. 

TypeGround/Rock
Evolution fromRhyhorn
Evolves toRhyperior

Tangela

Tangela is a grass-type Pokémon, and it evolves into Tangrowth Pokémon. Tangela can entangle anything that comes close to it. It has the chlorophyll ability and leaf guard. 

TypeGrass
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toTangrowth

Kangaskhan

Kangaskhan is a normal type of Pokémon, and it was the second creation of Game Freak. It can carry its baby in the pouch until it grows older. Kangaskhan evolves into Mega Evolution.

TypeNormal
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toKangaskhan (Mega)

 Horsea

Horsea is a water-type Pokémon that evolves into Seadra at level 37. Horsea has a fear of washing away, so it curls its tail around the coral branches.

TypeWater
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toSeadra -> Kingdra

Seadra

Seadra is a water-type Pokémon that evolves from Horsea and evolves into Kingdra at level 32. 

TypeWater
Evolution fromHorsea
Evolves toKingdra

Goldeen

Goldeen is a water-type Pokémon that evolves into Seaking at level 33. Water veil and swirl swift are its abilities. 

TypeWater
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toSeaking

Seaking

Seaking is also a water-type Pokémon that evolves from Goldeen at level 33. It ends the evolution of its kind here. Its abilities and weaknesses match Goldeen.

TypeWater
Evolution fromGoldeen
Evolves toNone

B Tier

above-average characters
B Rank.

The next category in our article is the B tier, where you will find some cool pokemon in the B tier. The Pokemon mentioned in this category have above-average performance levels and some flaws that make them weak. These are still great entires and can help you out extensively in a Pokemon gen 1 nuzlocke tier list.

So let’s take a dive and explore all the B-tier Pokemon. 

Venasaur

The first B-tier Pokemon on our list is Venasaur. It is the evolved form of Bulbasaur and Ivysaur. Venasaur is a combination of grass and poison-type pokemon with some excellent abilities. 

The disadvantages associated with Venasaur are its weight which impacts its speed significantly. 

TypeGrass/Poison
Evolution fromBulbasaur -> Ivysaur
Evolves toVenusaur (Mega, Gigantamax)

Ivysaur

The next character in B-tier is Ivysaur, the evolved form of Bulbasaur. It is a grass-type pokemon with attacks that can defeat enemies in one shot. 

Ivysaur is weak against Fire, ice, psychic, and flying type pokemon, so we have placed it in the B-tier. 

TypeGrass/Poison
Evolution fromBulbasaur
Evolves toVenusaur

Snorlax

The evolved form of Munchlax, Snorlax is a giant pokemon with incredible strengths. It can use the hyper beam to tear down enemies, and body slam is another solid move of Snorlax. For an entry like this, the B rank of the Pokemon Gen 1 Tier List is perfect.

TypeNormal
Evolution fromMunchlax
Evolves toSnorlax (Gigantamax)

Wartortle

 It is a water-type pokemon and the evolved form of Squirtle. Wartortle can use the hydro pump to damage its opponents.

Wartortle’s inability to fight effectively against the grass and electric-type pokemon makes it weak.

TypeWater
Evolution fromSquirtle
Evolves toBlastoise

Seel

Seel is a water-type Pokémon and evolves into Dewgong at level 34 and can thicken fat and hydration but fears Grass and electricity. Its design is based on real-life seal features. Seel can also make a hole in the Ice to breathe. 

TypeWater
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toDewgong

Dewgong

It is a water/ice type of Pokémon, and the evolution of this category ends here. Real-life dugong inspires design.

TypeWater/Ice
Evolution fromSeel
Evolves toNone

Grimer

Grimmer is a poison-type Pokémon with a slippery body that can slip into almost anything. It evolves into Muk at level 38. It can sneak and good hold and is afraid of Psychic and the Ground.

TypePoison
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toMuk

Muk

Muk ends the evolution of poison-type Pokémon, and it smells pathetic that it can cause others to faint. And has the same strengths and weaknesses as Grimer. 

TypePoison
Evolution fromGrimer
Evolves toNone

Shellder

Shellder is a water-type Pokémon that evolves into Cloyster at level 36 with an ability of shell armour and skill link but fear of Grass and electricity. It sticks out its long pink tongue when it sleeps.

TypeWater
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toCloyster

Cloyster

Cloyster is a water/ice-type Pokémon and can rotate at an angle of 180 degrees which is the only feature that makes it different from Shellder.

TypeWater/Ice
Evolution fromShellder
Evolves toNone

Gastly

Gastly is a ghost/poison-type Pokémon with the ability to hide under structures to stop the blowing effect of air. It converts into Haunter at level 25 with the help of Arceus.

TypeGhost/Poison
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toHaunter -> Gengar

Haunter

After evolution from Gastly, Haunter, which is also a ghost/poison type-evolves into Gengar level 36. Haunter can lick, which helps sap the victim’s life. 

TypeGhost/Poison
Evolution fromGastly
Evolves toGengar

Gengar

Gengar is the last member of its evolution and is said to be a human ghost. It has the ability of a cursed body and Levitates with the fear of the dark, spirits, and psychics.

TypeGhost/Poison
Evolution fromGastly -> Haunter
Evolves toGengar (Mega, Gigantamax)

Onix

Onix is a rock/ground type Pokémon, and one of the most iconic ground types in the entire franchise.

TypeRock/Ground
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toSteelix

Clefable

Clefable is a Normal/Fairy type Pokémon presented in Generation 1, known as the Fairy Pokémon. It has the power to fight and is robust against dragons and bugs.

TypeFairy
Evolution fromCleffa -> Clefairy
Evolves toNone

Vulpix

It is a Fire type of Pokémon which was introduced in Generation 1. It is also known as the Fox Pokémon. It is strong against steel, Fire, and Ice and weak against Ground and rock. 

TypeFire
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toNinetales

Ninetales

It is a Fire type of Pokémon which was introduced in Generation 1. It is also known as the Fox Pokémon. It is strong against Grass, Fire, and Ice and weak against Ground, rock, and water.

TypeFire
Evolution fromVulpix
Evolves toNone

Jigglypuff

Jigglypuff is a Normal/Fairy type Pokémon known as a Balloon  Pokémon. It is strong against Ghosts and Dragons and weak against Poison and Steel. 

TypeNormal/Fairy
Evolution fromIgglybuff
Evolves toWigglytuff

Golbat

Golbat is also a poison/flying type Pokémon, but it is a dual type of creature. Its evolution occurs at level 22 from Zubat, and upon a high friendship level, it is converted into Corbat. 

TypePoison/Flying
Evolution fromZubat
Evolves toCrobat

Oddish

A grass/poison type Pokémon has a fantastic ability to burry itself into the soil for absorption of nutrients, and they are seen wandering at nighttime while shedding its seeds. It evolves into Gloom at level 21. 

TypeGrass/Poison
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toGloom -> Vileplume or Bellossom

Hitmonchan

Hitmonchan is a fighting type Pokémon that evolves from Tyrogue at level 20, and evolution ends here. Interestingly, the name of the Pokémon is based on the actor Jackie Chan.

TypeFighting
Evolution fromTyrogue
Evolves toNone

Exeggutor

Exeggutor is a grass/psychic type Pokémon with three heads that think differently, and these heads often make it difficult for it to move. It evolves from Exeggcute at level 36 and ends the evolution process here.

TypeGrass/Psychic
Evolution fromExeggcute
Evolves toNone

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Pidgey

Pidgey, introduced in Generation 1, is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon known as the Tiny Bird Pokémon. It evolves to Pidgeotto and Pidgeot at levels 18 and 36. 

TypeNormal/Flying
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toPidgeotto -> Pidgeot

Slowpoke

Slowpoke is a water/psychic Pokémon that is not really considered to be all that smart.

TypeWater/Psychic
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toSlowbro or Slowking

Gloom

Being another glass/poison type Pokémon, it is unique in its way as it gives a terrible reek due to leaves present on its head during a dangerous encounter. 

TypeGrass/Poison
Evolution fromOddish
Evolves toVileplume or Bellossom

Vileplume

The category of Vileplume is grass/poison type that has the honour of having the biggest petals. This attracts prey, which is then immersed in toxic spores.

TypeGrass/Poison
Evolution fromOddish -> Gloom
Evolves toNone

Paras

Paras is Bug/Grass type Pokémon that helps originate the Parasect Pokémon at level 24. Its weaknesses include Ice, Fire, bug, flying, rock, and Poison. 

TypeBug/Grass
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toParasect

Parasect

Thanks to Paras evolution, Parasect is created when a parasitic mushroom completely takes over the body of its generous host. Following that, it is also a Bug/Grass-type Pokémon.

TypeBug/Grass
Evolution fromParas
Evolves toNone

Venonat

A bug/poison-type Pokémon can navigate in the dark, which is only possible due to its radar-like eyes. At level 31, it evolves into Venomoth.

TypeBug/Poison
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toVenomoth

Golduck

Psyduck is the evolved form of Golduck and is also a water-type Pokémon with the same abilities and weaknesses as its predecessor. But it is much smarter.

TypeWater
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toPsyduck

Venomoth

It is also a bug/poison type Pokémon since it evolves from Venonat. Its unique ability is that it can shed poisonous scales from its wings. Flying, rock, Fire, and psychic are its weaknesses.

TypeBug/Poison
Evolution fromVenonat
Evolves toNone

Graveler

The second member of rock/ground type Pokémon seems like a big rock with four arms (two small and two large arms). It evolves into Golem at 36.

TypeRock/Ground
Evolution fromGeodude
Evolves toGolem

Poliwrath

It evolves from Poliwhirl, and it is water/fighting type Pokémon. The good news is that this Pokemon can go as far as the Pacific Ocean effortlessly. 

TypeWater/Fighting
Evolution fromPoliwag -> Poliwhirl
Evolves toNone

Ponyta

Ponyta is a fire-type Pokémon with the ability to choose to flame to burn humans or not. It is borns with weak legs and strengthens them by walking with parents. 

TypeFire
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toRapidash

Drowzee

Drowzee evolves into Hypno at level 26, a psychic-type Pokémon. Remember, if you ever feel itchy after sleeping, then a Drowzee must have stolen your dreams, as insomnia is its best ability. It can also be a forewarning while dark, bugs, and ghosts make it fear the most.

TypePsychich
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toHypno

Kingler

Kingler evolves from Krabby at level 28 and has a hyper cutter and armour as its abilities. Its weaknesses are water and Grass.

TypeWater
Evolution fromKrabby
Evolves toKingler (Gigantamax)

Electrode

Electrode is an electric-type Pokémon, and just like its predecessor Voltorb, is sort of a mysterious entity. 

TypeElectric
Evolution fromVoltorb
Evolves toNone

Hitmonlee

Hitmonlee is a fighting-type Pokémon that evolves into Tyrogue at level 20. Its ability is that it is limber and reckless, but Psychic, fairy, and flying are its weaknesses. 

TypeFighting
Evolution fromTyrogue
Evolves toNone

Mankey

Mankey is a fighting type of Pokemon with a short temper and the ability to fight aggressively. Upon being provoked, Mankey starts shaking and goes into a rage to attack its foes.

TypeFighting
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toPrimeape -> Annihilape

Primeape

Primeape is the evolved form of Mankey, and has many of the exact same fighting abilities. But it is larger in size.

TypeFighting
Evolution fromMankey
Evolves toAnnihilape

Dugtrio

A ground/steel type Pokémon is also considered a triplet Diglett. Just like its parent Diglett Pokémon, the entire body of the Pokémon has never been seen.

TypeGround
Evolution fromDiglett
Evolves toNone

C Tier

average characters
C Rank.

The third category on the list is the C tier, where you will find average Pokemon. The characters mentioned in the C-tier do not have excellent performances, but they are not entirely useless. 

Let’s find out more about the C-tier Pokemon. 

Charmeleon

The first C-tier character is Charmeleon which is the evolved form of Charmander. It is a fire-type pokemon with just a couple of good moves.  

TypeFire
Evolution fromCharmander
Evolves toCharizard

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Caterpie

Caterpie is a Bug type of Pokémon known as the Worm Pokémon. It upgrades from Caterpie to Metapod at level 16 and Butterfree at level 32. 

TypeBug
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toMetapod -> Butterfree

Pidgeot

Pidgeot,  a Normal/Flying type Pokémon, is named the Bird Pokémon. It is strong against Ground and Grass and weak against rock and Ice.

TypeNormal/Flying
Evolution fromPidgey -> Pidgeotto
Evolves toPidgeot (Mega)

Cubone

Cubone is a ground-type Pokémon that evolves into Marowak starting at level 28. It has a really depressing backstory.

TypeGround
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toMarowak

Abra

Abra sleeps all the time, and it is also a psychic type, it can sense danger even while sleeping and has good teleportation capability. 

TypePsychic
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toKadabra -> Alakazam

Kadabra

Kadabra is the evolved form of Abra and is also a psychic type. Unlike its predecessor, it can actually stay awake for a whole.

TypePsychic
Evolution fromAbra
Evolves toAlakazam

Nidoqueen

Nidoqueen, a Poison-type Pokémon, is known as the Poison Pin Pokémon. It gains no additional abilities after being evolved into this version.

TypePoison/Ground
Evolution fromNidoran -> Nidorina
Evolves toNone

Nidoran-m

Nidoran, a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1, is also known as the Poison Pin Pokémon. It is vital in Fighting and being weak against the Ground. 

TypePoison
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toNidorino -> Nidoking

Persian

Persian is the evolution of Meowth and is one of the normal type Pokemon on the roster.

TypeNormal
Evolution fromMeowth
Evolves toNone

Psyduck

Psysuck is a water/psychic type that constantly feels headaches and evolves into Golduck at level 33. 

TypeWater
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toGolduck

Growlithe

It is a fire-type Pokémon that evolves into Arcanice at level 36. It looks like a large fluffy dog and is very loyal.

TypeFire
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toArcanine

Exeggcute

Exeggcute is a grass/psychic type Pokémon that evolves into Exxeggutor at level 36. Its weaknesses include bugs, dark, flying, Poison, Ice, Fire, and ghost.

TypeGrass/Psychic
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toExeggutor

Marowak

Marowak is a ground-type Pokémon that evolves from Cubone at level 28, ending the evolution line at that point.

TypeGround
Evolution fromCubone
Evolves toNone

Geodude

Geodude is a rock/ground type, and evolution starts here to get the first evolved creature, i.e., Graveler, at level 24 with the ability of rock head and sturdiness. 

TypeRock/Ground
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toGraveler -> Golem

Krabby

Krabby is a water-type Pokémon and evolves into Kingler at level 28 with an ability of hyper-cutting and shell armour. Electricity and Grass are their weaknesses.

TypeWater
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toKingler

Lickitung

Lickitung is a normal Pokémon with a long tongue that can be used as a weapon. It can also paralyse foes.

TypeNormal
Evolution fromLickilicky
Evolves toNone

Raichu

Raichu is an Electric-type Pokémon shown in Generation 1, also known as the Mouse Pokémon. It has the same abilities as Pikachu.

TypeElectric
Evolution fromPichu -> Pikachu
Evolves toNone

Sandshrew

Sandshrew is a Ground type Pokémon which is known as the Mouse Pokémon. Sandshrew is strong against rocks and weak against water and Ice. 

TypeGround
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toSandslash

Mr Mime

Mr Mime is a psychic/fairy-type Pokémon produced by the evolution of Mime Jr. It has the best-pantomiming capabilities in the world. 

TypePsychic/Fairy
Evolution fromMime Jr.
Evolves toNone

Arcanine

A fire-type character that evolves from Growlithe. It is weak to water and ice like most others of its type.

TypeFire
Evolution fromGrowlithe
Evolves toNone

Poliwag

Poliwag is a water-type Pokémon; water absorption and dampness are its strengths, while Grass and electricity are its weaknesses. 

TypeWater
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toPoliwhirl -> Poliwrath or Politoed

Meowth

Here we have one of the most iconic normal-type Pokemon in the franchise, and this popularity is mostly due to the talking Meowth that appears in the anime.

TypeNormal
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toPersian, Meowth (Gigantamax)

Hypno

It evolves from Drowzee at level 26, and it can put people to sleep with the help of its pendulum polishing.

TypePsychic
Evolution fromDrowzee
Evolves toNone

Voltorb

Voltorb is an electric-type Pokémon that evolves into Electrode at level 30, and it really resembles a Pokeball.

TypeElectric
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toElectrode

Tentacruel

Tentacruel is a water/poison type Pokémon, a jellyfish with multiple tentacles and possessing two beaks and jewels on its head.

TypeWater/Poison
Evolution fromTentacool
Evolves toNone

Ditto

Ditto is a normal type of Pokémon that can transform into any Pokémon. Dittos are not effective against the ghost.

TypeNormal
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toNone

Eevee

Eevee is a normal type of Pokémon, and it has multiple different evolutions depending on the stone you use. And guess what? Eevee is also among the cutest entries on the list

TypeNormal
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toEeveelutions

Vaporeon

Vaporeon is a water-type Pokémon that evolves from Eevee Pokémon when exposed to water stone.

TypeWater
Evolution fromEevee
Evolves toNone

Jolteon

Jolteon is an electric-type Pokémon that evolves from Eevee Pokémon when exposed to thunder stone.

TypeElectric
Evolution fromEevee
Evolves toNone

Flareon

Flareon is a fire-type Pokémon that evolves from Eevee Pokémon when exposed to firestone. 

TypeFire
Evolution fromEevee
Evolves toNone

Porygon

Porygon is a normal type and is one of the handful of man-made Pokemon in the world.

TypeNormal
Evolution fromNormal
Evolves toPorygon2 -> Porygon-Z

Omanyte

Omanyte is a rock/water-type Pokémon that evolves into Omastar at level 40. Its weaknesses include Grass, Ground, Fighting, and electricity.

TypeRock/Water
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toOmastar

Kabutops

Kabutops is a rock/water type Pokémon with an ability of battle armour and fast swimming. Its weaknesses are fighting, Grass, electricity, and Ground. .

TypeRock/Water
Evolution fromKabuto
Evolves toNone

Machop

Machop is a fighting-type Pokémon with the ability of no guards and guts. It is weak against psychic, flying, and fairy types. 

TypeFighting
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toMachoke -> Machamp

Diglett

Diglett is a ground-type Pokémon that only appears as a small head poking up from the ground. 

TypeGround
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toDugtrio

Bellsprout

A grass/poison type Pokémon that evolves into Weepinbell at level 21. Like a lot of grass types, it is incredibly weak to fire attacks.

TypeGrass/Poison
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toWeepinbell -> Victreebel

Spearow

Spearow is a Flying-type Pokémon presented in Generation 1. It is known as the Tiny Bird Pokémon and deserves its spot on the Pokemon Gen 1 Tier List.

TypeNormal/Flying
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toFearow

Poliwhirl

The tadpole Pokemon, Poliwhirl is a water type that evolves from Poliwag at level 25

TypeWater
Evolution fromPoliwag
Evolves toPoliwrath or Politoed

Victreebel 

Victreebel is a grass/poison type Pokémon that is a partner of James in the anime for a brief period of time.

TypeGrass/Poison
Evolution fromBellsprout -> Weepinbell
Evolves toNone

Rapidash

Like Ponyta, Rapidash is a fire-horse Pokemon with a mane made entirely of flames. It is the final evolution of its line.

TypeFire
Evolution fromPonyta
Evolves toNone

Staryu

Staryu is a water-type Pokémon that evolves into Starmie at level 36. It has the ability of natural cure and illumination.

TypeWater
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toStarmie

Scyther

It is a bug/flying type Pokémon that evolves into Scizor while a trading process upon holding a metal coat.

TypeBug/Flying
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toScizor

Jynx

Jynx is an ice/psychic Pokémon that evolves from Smoochum at level 30. Obliviousness and forewarning are the abilities of these Pokémon.

TypeIce/Psychic
Evolution fromSmoochum
Evolves toNone

Fearow

Fearow is a Flying-type Pokémon shown in Generation 1. It is known as the Tiny Beak Pokémon. It has the same weakness and strengths as it had past the evolution.

TypeNormal/Flying
Evolution fromSpearow
Evolves toNone

Kabuto

Kabuto is a rock/water type Pokémon with an ability of battle armour and fast swimming. Its weaknesses are fighting, Grass, electricity, and Ground. 

TypeRock/Water
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toKabutops

Sandslash

Sandslash is a Ground type Pokémon which is known as the Mouse Pokémon. Its abilities are the same as the ones Sandshrew had.

TypeGround
Evolution fromSandshrew
Evolves toNone

Nidroran-f

Nidoran-f is a Poison-type Pokémon known as the Poison Pin Pokémon. It additionally evolves into Nidorina at level 16 and Nidoqueen using Moonstone. 

TypePoison
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toNidorina -> Nidoqueen

Chansey

Chansey is a normal type Pokémon that evolves from Happiny when it levels up while holding an Oval Stone.

TypeNormal
Evolution fromHappiny
Evolves toBlissey

Omastar

Omastar is a rock/water type Pokémon. It evolves from Omanyte and ends the evolution line here. 

TypeRock/Water
Evolution fromOmanyte
Evolves toNone

Tauros

Tauros is a normal type of Pokémon that undergoes no evolution. It wanders around grasslands in herds, and Ash from the anime has one in his roster.

TypeNormal
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toNone

D Tier

pokemon gen 1 tier list
D Rank,

The last category on our list is the D tier. If you want to know about the worst Pokemon with poor performance and many drawbacks, keep reading to the end. All those useless Pokemon with no good moves are placed in the D-tier.

Let’s take a look at it. 

Rattata

Rattata is rat-type Pokemon that is neither cute nor strong. It is also a normal type and possesses no redeemable qualities.

TypeNormal
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toRaticate

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Weedle

Weedle is a Bug/Poison type of Pokémon known as Hairy Bug Pokémon. It evolves to Kakuna and Beedrill at levels 07 and 10, respectively. It is mighty against Grass and insignificant against Fire.

TypeBug/Poison
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toKakuna -> Beedrill

Nidorina

Nidorina is a Poison-type Pokémon known as the Poison Pin Pokémon. Using the Moonstone, it further evolves into Nidoqueen. 

TypePoison
Evolution fromNidoran
Evolves toNidoqueen

Butterfree

Butterfree is a Bug/Flying type of Pokémon known as the Butterfly Pokémon. Its strength is fighting, and frailty is facing the rocks.

TypeBug/Flying
Evolution fromCaterpie -> Metapod
Evolves toButterfree (Gigantamax)

Clefairy

Clefairy is a Fairy type Pokémon presented in Generation 1, known as the Fairy Pokémon. It evolves into Clefable using a moonstone. 

TypeFairy
Evolution fromCleffa
Evolves toClefable

Wigglytuff

Wigglytuff is a Normal/Fairy type Pokémon known as a Balloon Pokémon  It is strong against Ghosts, Dragons, and Bugs and weak against Poison and Steel.

TypeNormal/Fairy
Evolution fromIgglybuff -> Jigglypuff
Evolves toNone

Magikarp

Magikarp is a water-type Pokémon that evolves into Gyarados at level 20. Sadly, these are considered the most useless characters in the game until they transform into Mega Gyarados.

TypeWater
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toGyarados

Raticate

Raticate, a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1, is known as the Mouse Pokémon. It is weak in Fighting and strong against ghosts.

TypeNormal
Evolution fromRattata
Evolves toNone

Metapod

Metapod is a Bug type of Pokémon known as the Cocoon Pokémon. It evolves into Butterfree at level 32. Its strengths and weaknesses are similar to the type before evolution.

TypeBug
Evolution fromCaterpie
Evolves toButterfree

Gyarados

Gyarados is a water/flying type Pokémon, which is considered a hard Pokémon when it comes it raising it. It can undergo mega evaluation.

TypeWater/Flying
Evolution fromMagikarp
Evolves toGyarados (Mega)

Ekans

Ekans, a Poison-type Pokémon that is also known as the Snake Pokémon. It evolves into Arbok at level 22.

TypePoison
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toArbok

Zubat

Zubat is a flying and poison-type Pokemon. Since it has no eyes, it cannot see what’s happening in its surroundings. Instead, it uses ultrasonic waves to detect objects in its path.

TypePoison/Flying
Evolution fromNone
Evolves toGolbat -> Crobat

Arbok

Ekans, a Poison-type Pokémon, is known as the Cobra Pokémon. It is decisive in Fighting and is weak against bugs.

TypePoison
Evolution fromEkans
Evolves toNone

Kakuna

Kakuna is the last D-tier character on the Pokemon Gen 1 tier list. It is the evolved form of Weedle and is useless in many ways. 

TypeBug/Poison
Evolution fromWeedle
Evolves toBeedrill

Comparison Table

CHaractersTiersTypeEvolve FromEvolve To
MewtwoSPsychicNoneMewtwo X & Mewtwo Y (Megas)
MewSPsychicNoneNone
AlakazamSPsychicAbra -> KadabraAlakazam (Mega)
BalstoiseSWaterSquirtle -> WartortleBlastoise (Mega, Gigantamax)
NidokingSPoison/GroundNidoran -> NidorinoNone
NidorinoSPoisonNidoranNidoking
PickachuSElectricPichuRaichu, Pikachu (Gigantamax)
ArticunoSIce/FlyingNoneNone
ZapdosSElectric/FlyingNoneNone
MoltresSFire/FlyingNoneNone
MachokeSFightingMachopMachamp
MachampSFightingMachop -> MachokeMachamp (Gigantamax)
WeepinbellSGrass/PoisonBellsproutVictreebel
TentacoolSWater/PoisonNoneTentacruel
SlowbroSWater/PsychicSlowpokeSlowbro (Mega)
MagnemiteSElectric/SteelNoneMagneton -> Magnezone
MagnetonSElectric/SteelMagnemiteMagnezone
Farfetch’dSNormal/FlyingNoneNone
DodrioSNormal/FlyingDoduoNone
DuduoSNormal/FlyingNoneDodrio
BulbasaurAGrass/PoisonNoneIvysaur -> Venusaur
CharmanderAFireNoneCharmeleon -> Charizard
SquirtleAWaterNoneWartortle -> Blastoise
CharizardAFire/FlyingCharmander -> CharmeleonCharizard X & Charizard Y (Megas)
BeedrillABug/PoisonWeedle -> KakunaBeedrill (Mega)
GolemARock/GroundGeodude -> GravelerNone
PidgeottANormal/FlyingPidgeyPidgeot
StarmieAWater/PsychicStaryuNone
LaprasAWater/IceNoneLapras (Gigantamax)
DratiniADragonNoneDragonair -> Dragonite
AerodactylARock/FlyingNoneAerodactyl (Mega)
DragonairADragonDratiniDragonite
DragoniteADragon/FlyingDratiti -> DragonairNone
ElectabuzzAElectricElekidElectivire
MagmarAFireMagbyMagmortar
PinsirABugNonePinsir (Mega)
KoffingAPoisonNoneWeezing
WeezingAPoison/FairyKoffingNone
RhyhornAGround/RockNoneRhydon -> Rhyperior
RhydonAGround/RockRhyhornRhyperior
TangelaAGrassNoneTangrowth
KangaskhanANormalNoneKangaskhan (Mega)
HorseaAWaterNoneSeadra -> Kingdra
SeadraAWaterHorseaKingdra
GoldeenAWaterNoneSeaking
SeakingAWaterGoldeenNone
VenasaurBGrass/PoisonBulbasaur -> IvysaurVenusaur (Mega, Gigantamax)
IvysaurBGrass/PoisonBulbasaurVenusaur
SnorlaxBNormalMunchlaxSnorlax (Gigantamax)
WartortleBWaterSquirtleBlastoise
SeelBWaterNoneDewgong
DewgongBWater/IceSeelNone
GrimerBPoisonNoneMuk
MukBPoisonGrimerNone
ShellderBWaterNoneCloyster
CloysterBWater/IceShellderNone
GastlyBGhost/PoisonNoneHaunter -> Gengar
HaunterBGhost/PoisonGastlyGengar
GengarB
Ghost/PoisonGastly -> HaunterGengar (Mega, Gigantamax)
OnixBRock/GroundNoneSteelix
ClefableBFairyCleffa -> ClefairyNone
VulpixBFireNoneNinetales
NinetalesBFireVulpixNone
JigglypuffBNormal/FairyIgglybuffWigglytuff
GolbatBPoison/FlyingZubatCrobat
OddishBGrass/PoisonNoneGloom -> Vileplume or Bellossom
HitmochanBFightingTyrogueNone
ExxeggutorBGrass/PsychicExeggcuteNone
PidgeyBNormal/FlyingNonePidgeotto -> Pidgeot
SlowpokeBWater/PsychicNoneSlowbro or Slowking
GloomBGrass/PoisonOddishVileplume or Bellossom
VileplumeBGrass/PoisonOddish -> GloomNone
ParasBBug/GrassNoneParasect
ParasectBBug/GrassParasNone
VenonatBBug/PoisonNoneVenomoth
GolduckBWaterNonePsyduck
VenomothBBug/PoisonVenonatNone
GravelerBRock/GroundGeodudeGolem
PoliwrathBWater/FightingPoliwag -> PoliwhirlNone
PonytaBFireNoneRapidash
DrowzeeBPsychichNoneHypno
KinglerBWaterKrabbyKingler (Gigantamax)
ElectrodeBElectricVoltorbNone
HitmonleeBFightingTyrogueNone
MankeyBFightingNonePrimeape -> Annihilape
PrimeapeBFightingMankeyAnnihilape
DugtrioBGroundDiglettNone
CharmeleonCFireCharmanderCharizard
CaterpieCBugNoneMetapod -> Butterfree
PidgeotCNormal/FlyingPidgey -> PidgeottoPidgeot (Mega)
CuboneCGroundNoneMarowak
AbraCPsychicNoneKadabra -> Alakazam
KadabraCPsychicAbraAlakazam
NidoqueenCPoison/GroundNidoran -> NidorinaNone
Nidoran-mCPoisonNoneNidorino -> Nidoking
PersianCNormalMeowthNone
PsyduckCWaterNoneGolduck
GrowlitheCFireNoneArcanine
ExeggcuteCGrass/PsychicNoneExeggutor
MarowakCGroundCuboneNone
GeodudeCRock/GroundNoneGraveler -> Golem
KrabbyCWaterNoneKingler
LickitungCNormalLickilickyNone
RaichuCElectricPichu -> PikachuNone
SandshrewCGroundNoneSandslash
Mr MimeCPsychic/FairyMime Jr.None
ArcanineCFireGrowlitheNone
PoliwagCWaterNonePoliwhirl -> Poliwrath or Politoed
MeowthCNormalNonePersian, Meowth (Gigantamax)
HypnoCPsychicDrowzeeNone
VoltorbCElectricNoneElectrode
TentacruelCWater/PoisonTentacoolNone
DittoCNormalNoneNone
EeveeCNormalNoneEeveelutions
VaporeonCWaterEeveeNone
JolteonCElectricEeveeNone
FlreonCFireEeveeNone
PorygonCNormalNormalPorygon2 -> Porygon-Z
OmanyteCRock/WaterNoneOmastar
KabutopsCRock/WaterKabutoNone
MachopCFightingNoneMachoke -> Machamp
DiglettCGroundNoneDugtrio
BellsproutCGrass/PoisonNoneWeepinbell -> Victreebel
SpearowCNormal/FlyingNoneFearow
PoliwhirlCWaterPoliwagPoliwrath or Politoed
VictreebelCGrass/PoisonBellsprout -> WeepinbellNone
RapidashCFirePonytaNone
StaryuCWaterNoneStarmie
ScytherCBug/FlyingNoneScizor
JynxCIce/PsychicSmoochumNone
FearowCNormal/FlyingSpearowNone
KabutoCRock/WaterNoneKabutops
SandslashCGroundSandshrewNone
Nidoran-fCPoisonNoneNidorina -> Nidoqueen
ChanseyCNormalHappinyBlissey
OmastarCRock/WaterOmanyteNone
TaurosCNormalNoneNone
RattataDNormalNoneRaticate
WeedleDBug/PoisonNoneKakuna -> Beedrill
NidorinaDPoisonNidoranNidoqueen
ButterfreeDBug/FlyingCaterpie -> MetapodButterfree (Gigantamax)
ClarifyDFairyCleffaClefable
WigglypuffDNormal/FairyIgglybuff -> JigglypuffNone
MagikarpDWaterNoneGyarados
RaticateDNormalRattataNone
MetapodDBugCaterpieButterfree
GyaradosDWater/FlyingMagikarpGyarados (Mega)
EkansDPoisonNoneArbok
ZubatDPoison/FlyingNoneGolbat -> Crobat
ArbokDPoisonEkansNone
KakunaDBug/PoisonWeedleBeedrill

Verdict

In the discussion above, we not only listed but also described all the Gen 1 Pokemon to give you an idea about their strengths and weaknesses. We ranked different Pokemon and placed them into different categories according to their capabilities, but please be aware that we are also fans of the franchise, and our biases had a part in helping us decide the rankings

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